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Title: It's about time...
Post by: badhorse on October 12, 2007, 06:44:55 AM
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ALCON,
  There has been legislation passed that allows veterans and current service members the right to salute the flag (when applicable) while in civilian clothes.  Remember this the next time your at a sporting event or activity and exercise your new right!

http://inhofe.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?FuseAction=PressRoom.PressReleases&ContentRecord_id=04627C79-802A-23AD-43C5-5207C7092C09



WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Jim Inhofe (R-Oklahoma) today praised the passage by unanimous consent of his bill (S.1877) clarifying U.S.

law to allow veterans and service members not in uniform to salute the flag.
Current law (US Code Title 4, Chapter 1) states that veterans and service members not in uniform should place their hand over their heart without clarifying whether they can or should salute the flag.

"The salute is a form of honor and respect, representing pride in one's military service," Senator Inhofe said. "Veterans and service members continue representing the military services even when not in uniform.

Unfortunately, current U.S. law leaves confusion as to whether veterans and service members out of uniform can or should salute the flag. My legislation will clarify this regulation, allowing veterans and servicemen alike to salute the flag, whether they are in uniform or not.

I look forward to seeing those who have served saluting proudly at baseball games, parades, and formal events. I believe this is an appropriate way to honor and recognize the 25 million veterans in the United States who have served in the military and remain as role models to others citizens. Those who are currently serving or have served in the military have earned this right, and their recognition will be an inspiration to others."

This bill was passed July 25, 2007. Let your veteran friends know about the passage of this bill.

Timothy P. Stanton
1SG, USA
1SG, HHC, Human Resources Command, St. Louis
(314) 592-0000  Ext 0708
Fax (314) 592-0706
timothy.stanton@conus.army.mil
timothy.stanton@us.army.milmailto:timothy.stanton@us.army.mil



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Title: It's about time...
Post by: Phaser11 on October 12, 2007, 06:59:29 AM
WOW,
 All these years I have been breaking the law! I hope there is a grandfather clause.
Title: It's about time...
Post by: badhorse on October 12, 2007, 07:17:43 AM
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Originally posted by Phaser11
WOW,
 All these years I have been breaking the law! I hope there is a grandfather clause.


You are forgiven and I salute you sir.


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Jolly Greens
 1970
Title: It's about time...
Post by: Airscrew on October 12, 2007, 08:23:15 AM
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Originally posted by Phaser11
WOW,
 All these years I have been breaking the law! I hope there is a grandfather clause.

wow me too.  Imagine that, who knew I needed congress to tell me what to do and when to do it...I'm just so happy now that congress has given me these rights... whatever shall they do next... I am positively all aquiver in anticipation....
Title: It's about time...
Post by: Trell on October 12, 2007, 09:11:12 AM
So that is what the congress spends it time on?.

We need to make them part time employees,  Not enough real work for them to do.